A Carnival Cruise turned into a nightmare at sea after a violent storm struck the vessel, putting hundreds of lives at risk. The ship, traveling from Miami to the Caribbean, was caught in unexpectedly severe weather late Tuesday night. Gale-force winds and towering waves battered the vessel for hours, rocking it violently.
Panicked passengers described chaos onboard—furniture flew across cabins, glass shattered, and lower decks flooded. “It felt like the ship was going to tip over,” said passenger Maria Lopez. “People were screaming and praying.”
The crew swiftly activated emergency protocols, working tirelessly to stabilize the ship and comfort terrified guests. The captain made repeated announcements to maintain calm, while onboard medics treated several passengers for minor injuries and panic attacks.
The U.S. Coast Guard is closely monitoring the situation and confirmed the ship is rerouting to the nearest port in the Bahamas for inspection and safety checks. Carnival Cruise Line has yet to issue a full statement but confirmed all passengers are safe.
The terrifying ordeal raises urgent questions about cruise safety in an era of increasingly erratic weather patterns linked to climate change.
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